daily frequent bowel movements? (totally TMI)

For the past week or so I've been having frequent bowel movements. Some are normal some are a bit more runny (but never diarrhea runny) and I usually go about 4 times a day. I forgot to mention it at my last appointment but I did some research online and apparently some women have it and hormones can cause it and it will go away as soon as the baby comes. I have a super sensitive digestive system as it is and I have IBS and I remember having had very frequent bowel movements at the beginning of this pregnancy as well... What a lovely way to frame in this pregnancy, isn't it...

Is anybody else dealing with this???

For the past week or so I've been having frequent bowel movements. Some are normal some are a bit more runny (but never diarrhea runny) and I usually go about 4 times a day. I forgot to mention it at my last appointment but I did some research online and apparently some women have it and hormones can cause it and it will go away as soon as the baby comes. I have a super sensitive digestive system as it is and I have IBS and I remember having had very frequent bowel movements at the beginning of this pregnancy as well... What a lovely way to frame in this pregnancy, isn't it...

I sure hope not. I know diarrhea can be a sign of labor but I don't really have diarrhea. And it's been going on for a while now.This little guy HAS to stay put for another 3 weeks until my parents fly in because otherwise we don't have anybody to watch our little girl...

I sure hope not. I know diarrhea can be a sign of labor but I don't really have diarrhea. And it's been going on for a while now.This little guy HAS to stay put for another 3 weeks until my parents fly in because otherwise we don't have anybody to watch our little girl...

i understand where you are coming from. totally not normal for me pre-preg and it is something i have really just noticed since hitting about 32weeks. im 36wk now so it hasnt meant labour was coming for me... doesnt matter what i eat either...

i understand where you are coming from. totally not normal for me pre-preg and it is something i have really just noticed since hitting about 32weeks. im 36wk now so it hasnt meant labour was coming for me... doesnt matter what i eat either...

I have noticed an increase, as well. Some times throughout the day I feel the need to go, but my stool is hard; other times, like u said, it is more runny. I was wondering myself if that means labor is coming? Yesterday I went like 4X. Hmmmm????

I have noticed an increase, as well. Some times throughout the day I feel the need to go, but my stool is hard; other times, like u said, it is more runny. I was wondering myself if that means labor is coming? Yesterday I went like 4X. Hmmmm????

It sounds like you just described me. I too have a very sensitive digestive system and IBS (I can however combat it with elimination diet) but I have been experiencing the same thing. Its not diarrhea, but more frequent, looser stools. It really is just like my body is trying to clean itself out. I have BH often and all throughout the day. If I go for a walk, I get BH, and this urgent need to (go to the bathroom)... looser stools (I have been constipated) and more often. I am not sure what its all about- I'm sure just hormones changing, and my body prepping for labor. I don't remember this happening with my first. I never actually went into labor with my first, I was induced after my water broke at 37 weeks 3 days. So... I just really don't know how close i am. I am only starting to dilate- I was 1 cm last I was in.

Back to your inquiry- I am feeling just like you. Almost like it would be IBS symptoms... but not really. Just often and looser. (I guess it beats the torturous hemhorroids from constipation, right?!)

It sounds like you just described me. I too have a very sensitive digestive system and IBS (I can however combat it with elimination diet) but I have been experiencing the same thing. Its not diarrhea, but more frequent, looser stools. It really is just like my body is trying to clean itself out. I have BH often and all throughout the day. If I go for a walk, I get BH, and this urgent need to (go to the bathroom)... looser stools (I have been constipated) and more often. I am not sure what its all about- I'm sure just hormones changing, and my body prepping for labor. I don't remember this happening with my first. I never actually went into labor with my first, I was induced after my water broke at 37 weeks 3 days. So... I just really don't know how close i am. I am only starting to dilate- I was 1 cm last I was in.

Back to your inquiry- I am feeling just like you. Almost like it would be IBS symptoms... but not really. Just often and looser. (I guess it beats the torturous hemhorroids from constipation, right?!)

oh me!! I am right there with you. I don't have IBS or anything but it seems everything just goes right through me now and I am going quite a few times a day and most as you said are pretty loose. Its miserable!

oh me!! I am right there with you. I don't have IBS or anything but it seems everything just goes right through me now and I am going quite a few times a day and most as you said are pretty loose. Its miserable!

I've had similar symptoms. Not every single day but maybe 5 days a week. I had the same exact symptoms with my first pregnancy when my third trimester hit so I understand this is normal for me (and I went past my due date :) )

I also get frequent BMs when my period starts - which I chalk up to the uterine contractions that expel the lining of the uterus. Many of us in our third trimesters have BH contractions (I know I do from time to time) so perhaps the contractions of our uterus are making are digestive systems contract as well. Liz

I've had similar symptoms. Not every single day but maybe 5 days a week. I had the same exact symptoms with my first pregnancy when my third trimester hit so I understand this is normal for me (and I went past my due date :) )

I also get frequent BMs when my period starts - which I chalk up to the uterine contractions that expel the lining of the uterus. Many of us in our third trimesters have BH contractions (I know I do from time to time) so perhaps the contractions of our uterus are making are digestive systems contract as well. Liz

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